1080P HDMI to VGA Converter Make use of those old monitors

In this video, we look at using a 1080p HDMI to VGA converter to make use of those old monitors. A Lenovo Ideapad 320s laptop & Dell monitor IN2010nb were used.

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I purchased a Lenovo Ideapad 320s laptop 14” screen. But overtime I found the screen was not big enough as I do a lot of Spreadsheet, design work etc. I then remembered that I had a much bigger 20” monitor I could use – a good monitor & crucially had a much larger screen.

The problem was that my Lenovo Ideapad 320s laptop has an HDMI port whereas the Dell monitor has a VGA port. So not straightforward to connect the two due to the different connector types. However, a quick and easy solution is available at minimal cost – a 1080p HDMI to VGA Converter.

Some people don’t know that you can use your old monitors, but you can!. I.E connect the laptop/PC to monitor to use two monitors. Which I why I wanted to share this video.

Being able to use the larger monitor has transformed the laptop & my productivity – so I can now use one screen (mon. 1 or 2), duplicate or extend screens.

In this video, I’ll show you what you need & how to use the 1080p HDMI to VGA Converter so you can make full use of those old monitors. It's a straightforward as demonstrated.

The video covers - timings included:
* The situation (1:25)
* A closer look at HDMI to VGA adapter (3:06)
* Setting up & connecting HDMI to VGA adapter (4:41)
* Display settings laptop and old monitor (5:38)
- Including how to access display settings in your control panel
* Display settings - extend screen (5:57)
* Display settings - duplicate screen (6:08)
* Display settings - display 1 only (6:21)
* Display settings - display 2 only (6:35)
* Extending displays – a more in depth (6:46)
* Useful tip – rearranging displays left or right hand side (8:06)
- Display settings for laptop right
- Showing how to rearrange screen flow in display settings
- Display settings for laptop left

Thanks for watching our video - 1080P HDMI to VGA Converter Make use of those old monitors

INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS OF HDMI TO VGA CONVERTER IN VIDEO

Compatibility - HDMI TO VGA adapter converter with Micro USB & 3.5mm audio port.

NOTE this cable ONLY converts from HDMI to VGA, NOT VGA to HDMI. It's NOT a bio-directional converter.

HDMI to VGA converter supports resolutions up to 1920x1080p (1080p Full HD), including 720p & 1600x1200p for HD monitors/projectors.

Gold-plated HDMI to VGA adapter offers a convenient/reliable solution for connecting an HDMI source device to a VGA port, like a monitor or projector.

Gold-plated HDMI connectors improve the signal performance & protects the HDMI port of your device; wear & corrosion resistance, ensures a long lifespan.

The product features a built-in active IC chip that improves compatibility & delivers sharp picture quality.

Colour – Black | Weight - 0.16lb / 0.073kg | Audio Support – Yes | Installation - Plug and Play | Input interface - HDMI Male | Output interface - VGA Female | Package size – 23 x 13 x 1.5cm / 9'' x 5.1'' x 0.6''.

Compatibility – Display/monitor (as shown in video), PC, Apple TV, Ultrabook, Raspberry PI, laptop, Projector, MacBook, Chromebook, Roku streaming media player, smart TV box, PS3 & other devices with HDMI port. Consult manufacturer website for further information.

NOTE – Apple TV, Sony PS4 & some other devices need charge by USB to Micro USB cable. To work with low-power HDMI devices, plug the USB to Micro USB cable (included) into the USB port of your computer/wall charger & the DC port of the HDMI to VGA adapter. Consult individual manufacturers for further information.

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Opening/closing graphics: 'Live the Moment' courtesy of Movavi
Track: INOSSI - Calling

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[apolloisairborneoldchannel]

I love the "Old school" look of monitors and stuff, so I kept one for this reason.

[Code_Life_]

Guru is a Hindi word which means Teacher, this is the best word i have ever heared

[AnthonyEvelyn]

Active VGA adapters are the best ones to use. Had a passive one that only worked sometimes.

[OXI]

Got the classic "out of range" issue, but found 2 fixes on different laptops. 1. (5-year-old 64-bit ASUS): Pressed Windows key +P, then chose "extend" (as you might do if connecting an old TV). Problem magically gone! 2. (3-year-old 64-bit HP): Plugging in made the laptop display flicker like crazy and fail to connect to the external monitor. Uninstalled Intel graphics driver, downloaded Intel Support and Assistance and used that to get an updated driver. Restart, and converter now working fine!

[Gamefreak]

So I received free monitor from work as they were giving a lot of them away since they were 10 years old and without warranty anymore. I grabbed one/ Brought it home to setup only to find out it was so old it didn't have HDMI. I bought a Display Port to HDMI converter, but it didn't work as I likely needed one which connects to the laptop rather than the monitor. So I decided to jump on amazon again, but this time, I am going the VGA route as I do have a VGA cord to hook up. Thanks to your video, things should work out better once I receive the converter

[andrewdupuis]

I got one today because my 32 inch RCA stooped working. its great i can use my old monitors

[ScreenPrintR]

Thank you very much. Really liked the Extended portion of your video. I bought an vga to HDMI a few years back. Did not know there was a difference. I have a HDMI connection on my pc, and vga, dvi and display port on my Dell monitor. Plugged in the vga to HDMI and nothing. Yes, I ordered two HDMI to VGA converters. They're on the way. I found out yesterday that Walmart sells the converters for $16 and change. Since I have two on the way, I'll wait.

[ermonski]

I have one 22" VGA monitor and sometimes I use it for gaming. It's not the best but it's functional!

[jherron]

Thank you, this was a very informative demonstration! Exactly what I was looking for.

[onamission]

My adapters worked from December till yesterday now my telly just says "no signal"

[AnnaTang-qjxy]

This is very helpful - I had the Dell Monitor but never knew how to use it. Thank you

[k.Newbbie]

Thank you for this information, hope it's still valid, want to isenmy old monitor for visual display rather than having to keep switching tabs 👍🏽

[brucelee]

mine kept saying out of range. and i correct the resolution to the proper resolution and it still said out of range. any help?

[Xouvre]

good morning sir...but if your laptop screen is broken and you want to connect your laptop to your computer monitor but it doest have hdmi as your laptop so i was wondering if i should buy hdmi to avg adpter?..like will my screen on my laptop shows on my monitor screen?

[EBMproductions]

*so my screen is vga i want to connect it to a more modern graphics card, how come if i use this same kind of adapter it does not work???* 🤔

[beencouraged]

Great! Practical. Successful implementation.

[raulbogdan]

Edit: I solved it by pluging the adaptor in the slot that goes into graphics card, i initally plugged it into the motherboard.

Hi, i just got me an adaptor like this, connected to my new desktop pc, but it does not display anything on the scree. It does connect, since the message on the screen saying that there is no signal, is gone when i plug in the vga into the adapter, but it doesn't show anything on the screen. What should I do?

[RayanIbrahim-hv]

I bought same cable but in another screen ( input not supported ) what is a problem may if i change it by another cable vga to hd may it is work

[ebadrahman]

Your videos are simple to understand and helps me organise and remember what works with what

[jac]

Problem connecting LG FLatron W2243S - In trying to reduce my new resource consumption I bought a NUC10i3FNK and used it with my 20+ y/o periferals, so bought HDMI/VGA adapter which runs fine with my viewsonic VA1913w 18.5" screen, however I rather need a larger screen for what I'm doing so bought a 2nd Hand LG FLatron W2243S 21.5" screen. This works fine from the VGA output of my 10 y/o laptop, however has not response when connected throught the same HDMI/VGA adaptor that happily runs my viewsonic from the new NUC... Does anyone have a fix? It never shows any input, but seems to drop into some power supply energy saving mode - well that's the only thing I can persuade the screen to say - when I disconnect it to connect the Viewsonic to check there is a signal (which there is as viewsonic screen shows the output) it comes up with "check signal cable" and various coloured dots - so it' know's it's disconnected and has no input, but doensn't seem to recognise the input it does get when connect as worth displaying...!!! ARRRGH - any suggestions?! Is there some reason it drops straight into power saving with the HDMI converted signal and not with an original VGA signal??